How to understand and apply the Bible /
McQuilkin, J. Robertson, 1927-,
How to understand and apply the Bible / [print] J. Robertson McQuilkin. - [Columbia, South Carolina] : Columbia Bible College, (c)1980. - 202 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Cover title. Section One: Presuppositions Chapter 1. Presuppositions About Interpreting the Old Testament held by Christ and the Apostles Chapter 2. Supernaturalistic Approaches Chapter 3. Naturalistic Approach Chapter 4. Dogmatic Approaches Chapter 5. Summary of New Testament Presuppositions Section Two: Principles Chapter 6. Summary of the Basic Principles Required by the Presuppositions Scripture Holds About Itself Section Three: Guidelines and Skills Part One: Human Authorship Introduction: Chapter 7. Introduction: Seek the Natural Meaning Chapter 8. Base study on the historical, physical, and cultural setting of the passage Chapter 9. Words Chapter 10. Thought Structure Chapter 11. Immediate Context: Passage as a Whole, Book As a Whole Chapter 12. Special Types of Language Chapter 13. Understanding Parables Chapter 14. Understanding Hebrew Poetry Part Two: Divine Authorship Chapter 15. Unity Chapter 16. Doing Topical Studies and Building a Systematic Theology Chapter 17. Facing Problems in Scripture Chapter 18: Understanding Prophecy Part Three: Divine Authorship Chapter 19. Guidleliness for Identifying the Recipient Chapter 20. Response
Includes bibliographical references.
Supernatural in Character -- Natural in Character. Jewish Interpreters and Church Fathers -- Contemporary "Spiritualizers" -- Is There More Than One Meaning?. The Rationalists -- The Existentialists -- The Cultural Relativists. Context of the Author -- Truth of Scripture -- Scripture Must Be Interpreted As True In All Its Parts -- The Unity of All Its Parts Must Be Sought -- The Authority of the Bible -- The Purpose of Divine Revelation -- The Goal of Biblical Study -- Extent of Authority -- Limitations on the Other Principles of Interpretation Implied by the Principle of Authority -- Prerequisites for Interpreting Scripture -- Regeneration -- Faith and Obedience -- Prayer -- Humility. Since the Bible was written by human beings, it must be treated as any other human communication in determining the meaning intended by the author. Implication of this principle: Seeking the Natural Meaning. Since Scripture is God-breathed and true in all its parts, the unity of its teaching must be sought and its supernatural elements recognized and understood. Since Scripture is God-breathed, it is absolute in its authority for doctrine and life.
Columbia International University--Faculty, Alumni and alumnae
Bible--Hermeneutics.
Bible--Use.
BS476.M478.H698 1980
How to understand and apply the Bible / [print] J. Robertson McQuilkin. - [Columbia, South Carolina] : Columbia Bible College, (c)1980. - 202 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Cover title. Section One: Presuppositions Chapter 1. Presuppositions About Interpreting the Old Testament held by Christ and the Apostles Chapter 2. Supernaturalistic Approaches Chapter 3. Naturalistic Approach Chapter 4. Dogmatic Approaches Chapter 5. Summary of New Testament Presuppositions Section Two: Principles Chapter 6. Summary of the Basic Principles Required by the Presuppositions Scripture Holds About Itself Section Three: Guidelines and Skills Part One: Human Authorship Introduction: Chapter 7. Introduction: Seek the Natural Meaning Chapter 8. Base study on the historical, physical, and cultural setting of the passage Chapter 9. Words Chapter 10. Thought Structure Chapter 11. Immediate Context: Passage as a Whole, Book As a Whole Chapter 12. Special Types of Language Chapter 13. Understanding Parables Chapter 14. Understanding Hebrew Poetry Part Two: Divine Authorship Chapter 15. Unity Chapter 16. Doing Topical Studies and Building a Systematic Theology Chapter 17. Facing Problems in Scripture Chapter 18: Understanding Prophecy Part Three: Divine Authorship Chapter 19. Guidleliness for Identifying the Recipient Chapter 20. Response
Includes bibliographical references.
Supernatural in Character -- Natural in Character. Jewish Interpreters and Church Fathers -- Contemporary "Spiritualizers" -- Is There More Than One Meaning?. The Rationalists -- The Existentialists -- The Cultural Relativists. Context of the Author -- Truth of Scripture -- Scripture Must Be Interpreted As True In All Its Parts -- The Unity of All Its Parts Must Be Sought -- The Authority of the Bible -- The Purpose of Divine Revelation -- The Goal of Biblical Study -- Extent of Authority -- Limitations on the Other Principles of Interpretation Implied by the Principle of Authority -- Prerequisites for Interpreting Scripture -- Regeneration -- Faith and Obedience -- Prayer -- Humility. Since the Bible was written by human beings, it must be treated as any other human communication in determining the meaning intended by the author. Implication of this principle: Seeking the Natural Meaning. Since Scripture is God-breathed and true in all its parts, the unity of its teaching must be sought and its supernatural elements recognized and understood. Since Scripture is God-breathed, it is absolute in its authority for doctrine and life.
Columbia International University--Faculty, Alumni and alumnae
Bible--Hermeneutics.
Bible--Use.
BS476.M478.H698 1980